Participants taking part in the London Marathon on 22nd April 2018 in London, England, United Kingdom. The London Marathon, presently known through sponsorship as the Virgin Money London Marathon, is a long-distance running event. The event was first run in 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since. The race is mainly known for ebing a public race where ordinary people can challenge themsleves while raising great amounts of money for various charities.